GUWAHATI: President Pranab Mukherjee today said India’s traditions never allowed the practice of intolerance as unity in diversity with mutual coexistence and understanding is the strength of the country.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Namami Brahmaputra’ festival here, Mukherjee said he does not agree when people label Indians as intolerant.
“There are 200 languages spoken in India across its length and breath. All major seven religions are practised in India. Nowhere in the world is found so much ethnic diversity,” he said, adding despite this, India is one nation having one Constitution, living under one flag, one system maintaining regional identity.
“We are one nation. This mutual co-existence, mutual understanding is our strength. Managing this diversity is our greatest strength. If it is said Indians are argumentative, I will agree. But if it is said Indians are intolerant, I refuse to agree. Intolerance has never been allowed,” he said. (AGENCIES)
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